WorldSpace Technology

Upon completion, the WorldSpace network will consist of three geostationary satellites.

AfriStar™ and AsiaStar™ were successfully launched in October, 1998 and March, 2000, respectively, and are in orbit now.
AmeriStar™ will start operation in the future.

WorldSpace satellites are "geostationary", orbiting over the globe in fixed positions more than 35,000 km above the equator. Using powerful spot beams, each of which can support more than 50 services per beam, the satellites transmit to three overlapping coverage areas approximately 14 million square km each.

Back on the ground, each satellite is supported by three major components: the Regional Operations Center (ROC); Telemetry, Command and Ranging (TCR) Stations; and Communications System Monitoring (CSM) Stations.

Each component plays a major role in ensuring the best possible digital signal is received throughout the WorldSpace System. 24-hour monitoring by our dedicated team of professionals further ensures uninterrupted signal quality.